Single Class: The Scientific Method:Pursuing a Science Fair Project : 6th-8th gr
During this single group session, your student will participate in a presentation that at its conclusion, they will have the knowledge about the process of using the scientific method for a science fair.
Audrey B.
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will be asked to individually continue to develop their science fair ideas and be prepared to bring them to the short course or 1:1 full course/coaching.Assessment
Students will be informally assessed on the strength of their selected science fair topic with respect to its ability to conform to the scientific methodClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Beginner Level
What will be taught? Students will learn details of what the Scientific Method is and how it came to be used as the standard for science experimentation. This single session will also address the required steps of the scientific method in preparation for a science fair. How will I teach? I will present material that the students will be asked to verify their comprehension with oral and written reviews. Students will be allowed to not only initiate conversations with the teacher, but collaborate with their peers. Required experience of background knowledge? No required experience of background knowledge is required before enrolling in this single session class. Late enrollments: Because this is a single session class, if a student misses enrollment in a current class, they can enroll in the next class being offered.
Learning Goals
Recall basic facts and concepts presented.
Explain ideas or concepts.
Use information learned to create a potential science fair project idea.
Draw connections among ideas-Organize steps to their science fair project idea.
Justify a stand or decision-Critique their educated guess about what will happen in the project.
Produce new or original work-Consider the science fair topic they have chosen as a foundation for enrolling in the mini-course.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents will be asked to assist with any part of the project such as purchasing supplies with the student. However, the science fair project should be independently completed by the student.
Supply List
This single session class will require handouts provided by the teacher. The Scientific Method The Science Fair
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Special Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Temple University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Cornell University
1. B. S. with Honors, Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
2. M.S., Special Education, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
3. Teacher Certification, Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped, Pennsylvania.1007
4. 30+ years Homeschooled 3 children from preschool-high school graduation
5. Three children participated in over 60 science fairs.
6. Science fair judge and mentor
7. Science teacher: special needs, homeschoolers
8. Private tutor: all subjects
9. Homeschool Evaluator
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Live One-Time Class
$30
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-3 learners per class
